Daily Dawg Tags: How to fix the Browns?
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Thursday, Dec. 17.
Cleveland Browns:
How to fix the Cleveland Browns in 2016
"If I were in the shoes Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam, this would be my plan as of the Monday after the final game of the 2015 season."
It is always silly season when it comes to the Browns
"The Cleveland Browns have done plenty on their own to make fans question just why they continue to give their time, money and hearts to the franchise. But it still surprises us – even though it probably shouldn’t by now – when people go out of their way to add to the nonsense, a point that has been driven home on two occasions this week."
"Week 15 of the NFL season brings playoff implications, a tough road game for the Cleveland Browns and the weekly picks from the staff at Dawg Pound Daily."
DPD bettor’s guide to the NFL: Week 15
"In a tough year for betting on the NFL, let us help you decide who to take in Week 15."
Joe Haden’s season from beginning to end (clevelandbrowns.com)
"Joe Haden talks about dealing with multiple concussions this season."
Mike Pettine approves of Manziel-Gordon reunion with caveats (ohio.com)
"Browns coach Mike Pettine would support a reunion of quarterback Johnny Manziel and receiver Josh Gordon next season, providing Gordon is reinstated by the NFL and Manziel is on the roster."
NFL News:
L.A. stadium solution has never been closer, but owners miles apart (LA Times)
"An L.A. solution has never been closer — yet the standoff among the clubs grows more contentious by the day, with other owners lining up and picking sides. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is in the middle, with no simple way to make everyone happy."
Sam Bradford coy about returning to Philadelphia (NFL.com)
"Chip Kelly insisted earlier this week he wants Sam Bradford in Philadelphia for the long term. If Bradford wants a marriage with the Eagles, he’s putting any proposal on hold."
Colts have stalled in red zone of late (ESPN)
"The opportunities have been there early for the Indianapolis Colts. There were two on the first series in which they only came away with three points against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. That was the start of bad things to come in the red zone for the Colts."